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A Seaford home was reported on fire on Nov. 6 and prompted numerous fire departments to respond.

A second-story house fire had just begun to spread to other sections of a Seaford Avenue home in Seaford on Nov. 6 before local fire departments arrived on the scene. Seaford, Wantagh and Massapequa … more

By J.D. Freda | 11/17/20

Police officers from New York City, Nassau and Suffolk counties and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey stepped up to bat against police suicide at Baldwin Park on Sept. 26.

Strikeout Suicide game draws big crowd in Baldwin

In September 2019, New York City Police Department Detective Chris Panetta, 42, and his wife, Nassau County probation officer and college professor Michelle Panetta, 34, created Beyond the Badge NY, … more

By JD Freda | 10/16/20

Early voting locations in Nassau County

Early voting begins in New York on Saturday, Oct. 24, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 1. The polling station in Wantagh has changed to 3484 Park Ave., and is located at the American Legion Post 1273. Daily times vary. more

10/16/20

The park’s most famous resident is President Richard Nixon’s dog, Checkers, who may have saved his owner’s political career as a puppy.

Memorial park gives comfort in loss to pet owners

Just as in the lives of human loved ones, the time inevitably comes in relationships with animal companions when decisions must be made about their final arrangements. A few are so unsentimental … more

By Timothy Denton | 10/15/20

Jackie Gordon raised $1.79 million in the third quarter in her race to succeed Rep. Peter King in the Second Congressional District.

Gordon raises $1.79 million in third quarter

In the second quarter of the year, Jackie Gordon boasted a substantial fundraising advantage over her opponent, Assemblyman Andrew Garbarino, in the race for Rep. Peter King’s Second Congressional District seat. more

By J.D. Freda | 10/15/20

Donna D. of Merrick — “Everyone calls me that” — with her banner of support for President Trump.

Hundreds turn out for Trump rally in Seaford-to-Bellmore caravan

Crowds variously estimated at from 300 to 500 gathered in Seaford and drove to Bellmore Thursday afternoon to demonstrate their support for President Donald Trump, who last week contracted the … more

By Timothy Denton | 10/8/20

Congressional candidate Jackie Gordon, second from left, at the Wantagh American Legion 9/11 memorial with State Sen. John Brooks, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and Assembly candidate Kevin Gorman.

Joe Biden endorses Jackie Gordon in 2nd C.D.

Former Vice President Joe Biden, the Democratic presidential nominee, endorsed Democrat Jackie Gordon on Monday in the race to succeed U.S. Rep. Peter King in New York’s 2nd Congressional … more

By J.D. Freda | 9/17/20

Councilman leads crackdown on town graffiti

In August 2019, Christopher Carini was just months away from being elected the Hempstead town councilman in the 5th Councilmanic District. Carini, 45, a former New York City and Port Authority police … more

By J.D. Freda | 8/27/20

Jackie Gordon as a young company commander in Germany. She served in Iraq and Afghanistan, retiring after 29 years in 2014 as a lieutenant colonel.

Gordon juggernaut raises $1.6M in 2nd C.D.

Fresh off of her June primary win, first-time candidate Jackie Gordon, a Democratic former Babylon councilwoman and veteran, kicked off her general election campaign in the 2nd Congressional District on June 13 with a celebratory videoconference. more

By J.D. Freda | 7/22/20

Thousands marched down Wantagh Ave. for the Back the Blue Support Law Enforcement rally. Residents lined the streets cheering and clapping as police and marchers walked by. (Lots of chants of "back the blue" "USA" people yelling to police "We appreciate you" "Thank you")

More than 1,000 march in Wantagh in support of police

On July 5, more than 1,000 people gathered at Wantagh High School to show their support for law enforcement officials as part of the Blue Lives Matter movement. more

By JD Freda | 7/7/20

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